Lewis Akers

AKERS, LEWIS "DUTCH" Shelbyville Lewis "Dutch" Akers, age 84 of Shelbyville, passed away November 23, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Frances "Sis". Lewis will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 67 years, Patricia; his children: James (Sylvia) Akers, John (Donella) Akers, Jerry (Annette) Akers, Jeff (Julie) Akers, Sue Langley, Mary (Vern) Schwarz, Bob Akers, and Bill Akers; 17 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren; his brother Richard Akers and his sister Sandy Hoyt; and several nieces and nephews. Lewis served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He retired as a supervisor from Gardsman Chemical. Lewis was a member of the American Legion in Dorr, the Masons and the Shriners, and enjoyed hunting, woodworking, and especially fishing. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 PM Tuesday at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Service in Wayland, 312 N. Main St. His funeral service will be held 11 AM Wednesday, November 27, at the funeral home with Reverend Stephen Otto officiating. Interment will be at Elmwood Cemetery with military honors. In honor of Lewis, contributions may be made to DeVos Children's Hospital. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guestbook online at www.kubiakcook.com.